Hmmm, except for the German part (trying to throw us off track) sure you're not Condalezza Rice???Originally Posted by vespacat
Though I already chose a non-fiction book, I would say for fiction my favourite novel is "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov.
I love it all... Russian literature, Russian politics, Russian Blues... and my background is German.Go figure!
Originally Posted by Mom of Franz
Hmmm, except for the German part (trying to throw us off track) sure you're not Condalezza Rice???My guess is you already have, but have you read Maxim Gorky...great Russian writer!
Very True!! I can never put down Harry Potter. Speaking of, I need to go back and re-read number 4 before the 5th book comes out in June or July (i can't remember which month it is...)Originally Posted by sofiecusion
All of the Harry Potter books are great!!! Especially since you want to be a teacher....there are tons of trade books that are also good for adults to read...
Awesome.Originally Posted by Hydroaxe
Where's my towel?...Oh yeah... here it is...*Ahhhhhh...
That was exactly the first book that came to my mind too!! I loved this book and was in High School when I read it.Originally Posted by Mom of Franz
But if I had to pick one book, I would pick 1943s "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." I read it the first time when I was 11...but it really is an an adult book. I had spied it on the bookshelf at home, asked my mom about it and she said I was too young to read it. So naturally, I grabbed it off the shelf as soon as I could. My mom was right, considering it's a book about abject poverty, alcoholism and loss. But it is also a book that inspires your soul. Long live Francie Nolan.
Oh Beryl, I love Wally Lamb! Great taste in authors!!!Originally Posted by berylayn
I loved the book "This much I know is true" by Wally Lamb. I read it awhile back, but I remember not being able to put it down. Its a good read.
I know you picked it up per my reccomendation Ari -- were you able to get into it?? Did you finish it?